Chiltern Railways

Role: Building Care Operative/Maintenance Technician/Handyman Location: Banbury station - with travel to other sites as required Contract Type: Permanent Salary: 35,000 per annum Purpose of the role To provide reliable and semi-skilled handyperson services to support our Property, Assets & Facilities Management team supporting the upkeep of station assets and buildings and supporting the provision of planned and reactive non-technical maintenance in the 4 depots. This role involves carrying out a variety of repair, maintenance, and general handyman duties to ensure the stations remain safe, clean, SQR (Service Quality Regime) compliant and fully operational for passengers and staff. Key Responsibilities: Perform general maintenance tasks including minor repairs, painting, carpentry, plumbing, and general SQR and safety checks To assist depot technical staff with 2-man jobs (Light column lowering) Inspect Chiltern facilities regularly and report or resolve issues such as broken fixtures, faulty doors, lighting problems, vandalism and SQR failures Maintain and repair station furniture, signage, platforms, and public areas Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergencies. Support the installation of new equipment or infrastructure when required Comply with health & safety policies and procedures, ensuring all work is conducted safely Liaise with station management, contractors, and suppliers as needed. Maintain accurate records of maintenance work performed via the Chiltern Concerto system Assist with seasonal tasks such as snow clearance, gutter and ground drainage cleaning, leaf removal, and general grounds upkeep including vegetation removal Personal Specification: Previous experience as a handyman or maintenance operative, preferably in a public or transport environment Basic skills in carpentry, plumbing, painting, and minor electrical repairs Good understanding of health & safety regulations related to railway environments Ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays Full UK driving licence is essential Desirable Experience: Experience working within railway or transport infrastructure Basic first aid qualification

Role: Trainee Train Planner Contract Type: Permanent Location: Banbury ICC Salary: Up to £29,000 per annum Job Purpose: To learn and understand the effective planning of short-term alterations for commercial, special event or engineering requirements, as required by the Timetable Production Manager. To recognise how planning activities impact the business, safety and Company s operation, and that the appropriate policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to, ensuring that all such activities comply with the relevant sections of the Safety Case and the current Safety Plan. Contribute to a safe and efficient railway. After 2 years become a Train Planner Key Accountabilities: As required by the Timetable Production Manager., to prepare amended train plans in accordance with the specification as developed through the Amended Timetable Process. This will require amending train schedules, stock workings and unit diagrams, using the ATTUne train planning system. Liaise with other Train Operators and Network Rail to achieve the most commercially attractive, well performing amended plan, including rail replacement services. Bid the amended plans to Network Rail and act upon the offer subsequently received. Ensure data integrity of all schedules and diagrams, and ensure all amended bids are correctly represented in industry and public systems. Liaise with the Train Crew Diagramming Specialists to ensure services are timed to maximise the efficiency of the Drivers and train managers. Complete, within set timescales, full documentation (liaise with Train Planning Specialist on progress and completion) for amended plans, including station simplifiers, timetables and unit diagrams. Brief the Lead STP Planner of the plan for onward briefing to other departments/web site. Liaise directly with Rail Replacement transport provider when necessary, and other departments as required. Personal Specification: Willingness to work independently on own initiative and as part of a team. To be an ambassador for Chiltern Railways in the wider rail industry. Railway knowledge would be a benefit, but full training will be given. Competency is required in Microsoft Office Suite with knowledge of Excel essential Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, are required together with good numeracy and an eye for detail and accuracy. Please apply via our website